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Elizabeth

Query submitted to Berkley via form as part of open submission window - 12/07/21

WF 91k
FORM REJECTION - 08/15/22

Dec 8/21 subbed to Berkley (via online form from open submission window)
historical 49K

June 22, 2020: PBPitch Request. Query sent with Full MS as per instructions.
Haven't heard yet. Fingers crossed.

Really not sure if this is the appropriate place to track this request, but here it goes!

March 5, 2020: Pitmad request from Jenn Snyder at Berkley
March 6, 2020: Query sent with synopsis and full (as per instructions)

95k adult domestic suspense